For our first outing we sailed in the the Partridge Bowl with Mary, Cole, and Tiberius. It's a chase race so we started after everybody else had left, but managed to catch up with them before the got to the club property on Wolfe Island. It was an upwind race in very light wind, which certainly helped us win the cup.
Signature has all the racy stuff, but will still take a while for us to get her in cruising form. First on the list are a variety of details revolving around the engine, electrical, and plumbing systems. Hardly romantic, but rewarding.
The raw water pump leaks a few drops per minute while the engine is running and I don't know yet if it's a loose screw, or needs a new gasket. There's only about 2" of clearance for those screws, so I need a special tool, or better yet new hex-head screws. The plate inscription says Volvo Penta 829895 8323, which should help tracking down parts.
All the Volvo stuff says it is important to know the engine Model (2003 or maybe MD 17 D) and Serial Number (21255)
New diesel fuel supply/return lines
Raymarine SX-5 Autopilot
Relocate the chart plotter back to the helm station on a makeshift binnacle to figure out ideal positioning
Standard Horizon AIS VHF with remote mic at the helm
Spin pole supported tent over forward hatch
Remove the shore power to comply with code
New throttle cable to replace broken and McGivered version on Partridge Bowl.
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